When you can't remember someone's name

[Syrinx]

Don't you hate that?

I ran into a guy today that I used to run with. I instantly remembered his face and his voice and his personality, but I couldn't remember his name... still haven't. That sucks.

[TheWizardOfMudd]

1. His name might be Theobold

Not sure, though.

[Syrinx]

2. I don't get it

[pnorman]

3. That reminds me of an episode in "Taxi".

A brief-case was found in the back sear of a cab, when it had returned to the terminal. Someone spotted the monograms "J. P. M", and asked around. Reverend Jim gave a spaced out look and uttered to himself: "James Peter Moranowsky". "WHO'S THAT?", they all asked. "I don't know, I thought you guys might know.", said Reverend Jim.

The monograms and names were made up, but otherwise faithful to the script. It's impossible to capture the zany idiot logic of Reverend Jim (and Latka) in cold text. Jeez, I really LOVED that TV series!

pnorman

[tsakshaug]

4. I usually can't remember

But can carry on a conversation without using any names.

My wife, however sounds like an insurance salesman using the persons name throughout the conversation

[izzie]

5. It is more fun to forget the name of someone with a big ego.

My but they hate it and it is so much fun to watch them. It is great to be a mean old lady!!!!